News Releases

State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon), State Senator Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and State Representative Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced two boroughs in Luzerne County were awarded a total of $87,000 in funding from the Strategic Management Planning Program administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).   [Read More]

In This Update: COVID-19 Relief Bill Signed into Law Hearing Explores Serious Shortcomings in PA Vaccine Rollout Constitutional Amendment Limiting Emergency Declarations Will be Decided by Voters Lawmakers Receive Update on PASSHE Redesign Efforts HuntFishPA Platform Aims to Make Licensing More Convenient COVID-19 Relief Bill Signed into Law Pennsylvania working families and small business owners […]   [Read More]

State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) announced today that a comprehensive $912 million relief package to help restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic received final legislative approval on Friday and was sent to the Governor’s desk for enactment into law.   [Read More]

State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) released this statement following Governor Wolf’s budget address.   [Read More]

In This Update: Senate Votes to Strengthen State’s Emergency Response COVID-19 Relief Package Earns Senate Approval Legislation Advances to Enhance Penalties for Child Pornography New Online Filing Option Available for Property Tax and Rent Rebates Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program Reopens Senate Votes to Strengthen State’s Emergency Response State government’s efforts to respond to emergencies […]   [Read More]

State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) announced today that the Senate has approved a comprehensive $912 million relief package to help restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.   [Read More]

State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) voted today to approve a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving it one step closer to a voter referendum.   [Read More]

State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) has announced his committee assignments for the 2021-2022 legislative session.   [Read More]

In This Update: SENATOR YUDICHAK APPOINTED AS CHAIR OF THE SENATE COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Federal Stimulus Bill Boosts Unemployment Payments Paycheck Protection Program Reopens New Law Improves Photo ID, License and CDL Requirements Financial Assistance Programs Available for Utility Customers Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. SENATOR YUDICHAK APPOINTED AS […]   [Read More]

State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee for the 2021-2022 legislative session.   [Read More]

“With affirmative decisions in both state and federal court, State Senator Jim Brewster’s election to the Senate has been confirmed and he will rightfully be seated as the senator for the 45th senatorial district,” said State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon).   [Read More]